 The historic uses of Light's Fort were a frontier homestead, a community meeting hall, a Mennonite Religious meeting facility and a private fortress during the French and Indian War that could shelter up to two hundred settlers during Native Indian uprisings.In modern times, it has been used as a grain storage facility, a distillery, a beverage distributorship, bar and restaurant, apartment building and museum.The dimensions of Light's Fort are 30 feet (9.2m) by 40 feet (12.3m).